Pretty Little Liars: The Second Half 8-Book Collection: Twisted, Ruthless, Stunning, Burned, Crushed, Deadly, Toxic, Vicious

Pretty Little Liars #9-16

by Sara Shepard

#1 New York Times bestselling seriesThis digital collection contains the final eight novels in the bestselling series that inspired the hit ABC Family TV show, plus a sneak peek at The Perfectionists, the first book in a brand-new Sara Shepard series!In Rosewood, majestic estates sprawl for acres, and Tiffany toggle bracelets dangle from every girl's wrist. But not all that glitters is gold, and the town harbors secrets darker than anyone could imagine—like the truth about what really happened the night Alison DiLaurentis went missing. . . Little Liars #9: TwistedPretty Little Liars #10: RuthlessPretty Little Liars #11: StunningPretty Little Liars #12: BurnedPretty Little Liars #13: CrushedPretty Little Liars #14: DeadlyPretty Little Liars #15: ToxicPretty Little Liars #16: Vicious

Genres: Young Adult, Teen

2816 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 2, 2014

About the author

Sara Shepard graduated from NYU and has an MFA from Brooklyn College. She has lived in New York City, Brooklyn, Tucson, Arizona, Philadelphia, and now lives in Pittsburgh, PA. Sara's Pretty Little Liars novels were inspired by her upbringing in Philadelphia's Main Line.

Reviews

[Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found that the last 2 books, Toxic and Vicious, were the most interesting. As well as Ali's Pretty Little Lies. I wish Shepard would write more about Alison and Courtney's relationship. But I loved the series!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hannah Gallagher · Rating 5 out of 5]

i have some critiques that i won’t share because i ate these up. i am not ashamed



call off your techno boy toy or i tell the cops what your mom keeps in the lasagna box. -A

[m&gs · Rating 3 out of 5]

sara shephard must’ve been on crack when she wrote this series bc who comes up with this

[Lisbeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Puedo decir sin lugar a dudas que la serie de televisión, que es tremendamente diferente, fue mucho mejor. Pero tal vez sea porque nunca he sido una lectora de misterio.

[Abby Omdahl · Rating 4 out of 5]

The most addictive series.

This series is crazy addictive. It is the perfect beach/travel book. I read them mostly on planes.

The plot takes so many twists and turns but it was still easy to follow. There are so many pop culture references they date the series a bit. It seemed like a mom trying to show her kids that she's a cool mom by knowing cool designers names. Once you get past this it's a very easy read.

[Soha Amer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty Little Liars (Books 9–16) – Second Half Series Review

The second half of the Pretty Little Liars series dives deeper into the mystery, tension, and psychological games that define the lives of Aria, Spencer, Hanna, and Emily. As the stakes rise, the girls face more dangerous threats, shocking betrayals, and increasingly complex schemes orchestrated by “A,” whose identity and motives become more tangled with each book.

This part of the series keeps the suspense high, with twists and cliffhangers that make it almost impossible to put the books down. Shepard masterfully escalates the tension, blending mystery, teen drama, and thriller elements in ways that keep readers guessing and emotionally invested. Relationships are tested, friendships are strained, and secrets pile up, making the narrative as much about psychological tension as it is about the central mysteries.

Character development also deepens in these later books. The girls grow more independent, resourceful, and determined, even as they confront fear, loss, and betrayal. New characters and alliances are introduced, adding layers to the story while keeping the core focus on the dynamics of trust, loyalty, and deception.

While the drama occasionally veers into melodrama, the pacing, suspense, and clever plotting more than make up for it. This second half brings the story full circle, resolving major mysteries while leaving enough tension and intrigue to satisfy readers who have been with the series from the start.

Overall Verdict:
Books 9–16 of Pretty Little Liars deliver high-stakes suspense, shocking twists, and emotionally charged storytelling. They’re perfect for fans of YA mystery, psychological thrillers, and series that keep you guessing until the very end.